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   shy

   /ʃʌɪ/

   adjective

   • 1. nervous or timid in the company of other people: "I was pretty shy at school"
   • ▪ slow or reluctant to do (something): "the wealthy have become less shy of displaying their privilege"
   • ▪ having a dislike of or aversion to a specified thing: "he was very car shy when he came here"
   • ▪ (of a wild mammal or bird) reluctant to remain in sight of humans: "otters are very shy animals"
   • 2. less than; short of: informal "the shares are 29p shy of their flotation price"
   • ▪ before: "he left school just shy of his fourteenth birthday"
   • 3. (of a plant) not bearing flowers or fruit well or prolifically.

   verb

   • 1. (especially of a horse) start suddenly aside in fright at an object, noise, or movement: "their horses shied at the unfamiliar sight"
   • ▪ avoid doing or becoming involved in (something) due to nervousness or a lack of confidence: "don't shy away from saying what you think"

   noun

   • 1. a sudden startled movement, especially of a frightened horse.

   Word Origin Old Englishscēoh ‘(of a horse) easily frightened’, of Germanic origin; related to German scheuen ‘shun’, scheuchen ‘scare’; compare with eschew. The verb dates from the mid 17th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. shyer noun

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   What does it mean to be shy?

   • Then, it meant “easily frightened.” Webster’s currently defines shyness as “uncomfortable in the presence of others.” But basically, shyness stems from a fear of people in one form or another. Now, fear is a strong word, and you may at first reject the idea you’re afraid of people.

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   What does shy (away) from mean?

   • Blossom Word Game Pick the best words! Spelling Bee Quiz Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli... The meaning of SHY (AWAY) FROM is to try to avoid (something) because of nervousness, fear, dislike, etc.. How to use shy (away) from in a sentence.

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   Why do shy people openly present themselves as “shy”?

   • Many shy people openly present themselves as “shy” because they have woven this adjective into their identity. You might have created this story based on childhood or adolescent experiences or things you heard from others. Journaling Exercise: If you want to overcome shyness, it might help to begin creating a new story for yourself:

   How Not to Be Shy: 12 Strategies for Confidently Socializing

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   Why am I so shy?

   • Shy people may have adopted certain habits of acting in social situations. With practice and gradual exposure to social situations, individuals can overcome shyness and develop greater confidence in their interactions. Here’s why you might be shy: Your childhood could have dramatically impacted how you interact with people.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PolandPoland - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Poland is a unitary parliamentary republic, with its bicameral legislature comprising the Sejm and the Senate. The country is considered a middle power, with a developed market and high-income economy that is the sixth largest in the EU by nominal GDP and the fifth largest by GDP (PPP).